WhatsApp Explores New Meta AI Voice Chat Mode – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

LAGOS – WhatsApp is reportedly working to incorporate voice chat mode into Meta AI that currently only supports text based inputs.

According to WhatsApp update tracker WABetainfo, WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.18 update available on the Google Play Store has the voice chat mode feature with which users can communi­cate with Meta AI.

According to reports, this up­date will be introduced in upcom­ing updates and will enable users to interact with Meta AI using voice commands.

The instant messaging platform is also working on letting users se­lect the voice of Meta AI according to their preference. Additionally, WhatsApp is also exploring a shortcut to summon the chatbot with already activated voice chat mode by pressing the floating ac­tion button within the chats list.

Interestedly, the new feature would also offer a typing free inter­action with only voice commands and users would be able to turn on the voice chat mode manually.

Moreover, the users could also stop the voice chat by leaving the chat or switching to text mode.

A small icon in the status bar offered by Android OS at the top of the screen will show the users if the Meta AI has stopped listening.

In related news, following the rollout of multi-account support on a single device, Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly develop­ing new features for managing contacts across accounts.

According to a report by WABe­taInfo, the latest beta version for Android devices has introduced enhanced privacy features for managing contact syncing across accounts and linked devices.